Cooling That MacBook Pro

Regular laptop users know our portable computers can go from toasty to unbearably hot in a matter of minutes. Working with a mini heater beneath our hands is no fun so we resort to contraptions like this, the MacBook Pro Cooler, specifically designed for. . . you guessed it, a MacBook Pro.

The elevated all aluminum base matches the MacBook Pro while making it ergonomically correct to type on. On the side you’ll find additional USB and Firewire ports but the real kicker is the Apple logo. It’s actually hiding a heatsink and fan that draws hot air thru its vents. Clever eh?

Designer: Bostjan Majcen

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44 Comments »

Comment by benedict calland
2007-08-27 14:13:42

 

Superb, just what i need, my macbook pro has a really bad tendency to overheat which makes the summer nights pulling all nighters even hotter and harder! god send!

 
Comment by shane
2007-08-27 15:54:24

 

it looks like it would work great on a table or flat surface, but not so good on your lap or on the bed. the bottom of the fan case is a little exposed i wonder how easy it would be to get something like your shirt or pants caught in it.

 
Comment by babymerce
2007-08-27 15:56:32

 

Unfortunately, the DVD/CD slot loading drive on the MacBook Pro is located in the front of the system. The angle of this design doesn’t seem to elevate the computer to allow for a CD/DVD to eject without smacking the desk. The design is great, but the funcitionality may be questionable because of this.

 
Comment by Hvedhrungr
2007-08-27 16:23:55

 

Since I’m betting the stand doesn’t come with its own power supply, those 4 USB ports aren’t any more good than a standard hub. Which is all nice and swell, unless you want to use some devices that actually depend on USB power support, like say, USB HDDs or any of the Brando toys.

Nice concept. I’ll keep that iBreeze stand I got cheap off amazon.

 
Comment by Ian
2007-08-27 16:34:16

 

Besides the couple issues mentioned above, why only 1 fan? Sure it looks nice in the logo, but it’d need to be powerful which might mean it’ll be loud. oh well nice concept. I’ll stick with my cheapo pad.

 
Comment by newslacker
2007-08-27 19:26:49

 

First try smcFanControl 2.1. Why not use the fans in your machine to their full potential. It keeps the bottom from cooking your legs for free.

 
Comment by Bostjan Majcen
2007-08-29 16:13:05

 

Hello
First of all thanks for all your comments… ;-)

@babymerce
CD/DVD loading/unloading function works without any problem

first prototype is allready on my desk

cooler base will be available for 15″ and 17″ models in few possible configurations
without any port, 2 + 2 USB or 2 USB + 2 FW ports

price and availability will be announced soon

Cheers
Bostjan

Comment by Philippe
2007-09-01 07:19:08

 

What a great design!

One could think it comes right from Cupertino…

Could you keep me informed when it does become a commercialized product?

Thanks!

Philippe

 
Comment by angie
2007-09-12 05:11:03

 

Hi, I also like this labtop. Is it possible to buy it soon?.
I have a virtual store.
Regards from Barcelona, Spain

 
Comment by T.Kumar
2008-03-24 08:42:57

 

Hi ! Bostjan

Great design work. I have a request…if you your base could include 2 fans the air flow would be sufficient to cool a Macbook pro 17″ version. As a single fan is not much of a use in cooling the system. Also able to advise when your product would be ready for purchase. Thanks

-T. Kumar-

 
 
Comment by Roy Steel
2007-09-07 06:18:28

 

I hava a MacBook Pro, and I would like to buy the laptop cooler [with Apple Logo] shown in the picture. After looking at your web site, it is unclear how to specifically purchase this particular cooler. Please respond to royonlanier@yahoo.com with instructions.

Sincerely,

Roy Steel

 
Comment by Max
2007-09-09 20:03:51

 

Aw, I really want this cooler.. price depending of course. Something like this could be ridiculously priced. I will definitely pick one up once Bostjan releases it publicly (besides his prototype) :D. Tits!

 
Comment by Vlad Martins
2007-09-13 13:30:42

 

Love the design and i’m interested in buying it, please send me an email once it becomes available, when will it be around for? october? closer to date? If it is a long time i might have to go for another cooler…

Please keep me updated.

Thanks.
Vlad

 
Comment by Morgan
2007-09-15 09:40:37

 

That’s a cool design! But then again, cooking on the macbook is not such a bad idea.

 
Comment by Joselu
2007-09-20 02:26:48

 

Hi, i have this product, send me one email for purchase this product please. Thanks.

 
Comment by Joselu
2007-09-20 02:29:17

 

Hi, I also like this labtop. Is it possible to buy it soon?.
I have a virtual store.

 
Comment by Von
2007-09-25 07:04:04

 

Looks nice and if it really helps to cool apple laptops, i want one.
Well, i want one as long as the price is comparable to similar devices and especially if it’s quiet and effective in it’s operation.

 
Comment by Ben
2007-10-08 21:15:52

 

where on earth can I get this…its just what I’ve been looking for

 
Comment by azch
2007-10-11 12:23:46

 

where do i get one someone please help this thing is too good to pass up….

 
Comment by Matthew Acton
2007-10-14 15:16:55

 

When will this be available? It would serve my needs perfectly. I would like to oorder one.

 
Comment by James Sotelo
2007-10-24 10:25:37

 

Looks really nice, and something that I definetly want. How do I get one?????? When will they be out???? I’m ready to order now :-)

 
Comment by Carolina Pino
2007-10-25 21:41:19

 

So…where can I buy it? I need one of these NOW!

 
Comment by screamy
2007-10-26 08:28:12

 

I also want one :)

When and where can we buy this lovely thing?

 
Comment by jem
2007-11-07 11:50:42

 

Please email when this product is on the market,very interested in the firewire/ USB version I’m sure there will be a market in the UK for this.
Jem UK

 
Comment by jose ortiz
2007-11-15 23:09:26

 

love the concept if it ever gets off the drawing pad i would love to buy one let me know when that happens

 
Comment by Court
2007-11-16 11:48:36

 

I too would like to know where I can buy this cooling stand, my macbook pro gets hot and I have yet to find a cooling pad that I really like.

 
Comment by jonny
2007-11-20 19:56:13

 

The only problem I can foresee is the viewing angle of the screen once elevated at the back…

I like to look at the screen face on so if the laptop is at desk height the screen needs to be tilted back to almost its max. With this underneath the macbook I could not imagine the screen being able to tilt back far enough.

For me it would be better raised up parallel to the desk and not at an angle…

 
Comment by Winobie
2007-12-09 12:51:53

 

Count me in! This is easily the most attractive stand that I have seen and would definitely get one for my 17″ MBP as long as it costs less than the Rain Design Mstand.

Lose the fan though, they are quite inaffective and a waste of time/money, especially as MBP has no vents on the underside.

Rob, UK

 
Comment by Steve Stephansen
2008-01-04 14:35:13

 

Please let me know when available.

 
Comment by Doug Mitchell
2008-01-07 12:19:49

 

Please let me know how to buy this cooler.

Thanks, Doug

 
Comment by grace
2008-01-16 17:58:25

 

Please let me know when this product becomes available commercially, thanks!

 
Comment by Martin Mallet
2008-01-19 05:31:46

 

i don’t think that airvent is enough air intake to cool it off. I find it gets hot at the area closer to the screen. I’m still skeptical. You should have put a grid along the top side about 2 inches thick. Besides I tihink practicality is more important than design in this case. However people like pretty things and this is pretty.

 
Comment by L.C.
2008-01-25 17:56:10

 

This design looks good, when can you purchase? Please let me know

 
Comment by james
2008-01-27 08:56:20

 

這是幹嗎的??

 
Comment by Joshua Landry
2008-04-02 17:32:19

 

I LOVE this design and would like to buy one… When if ever will this be available to purchase?

 
Comment by CyberLJ
2008-04-13 21:43:26

 

This cooler design just look great!! It fits the overall look for MBP and just make all together look more consistent! Great, I’ll get one for sure if its price is reasonable!

 
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